Tamil Nadu · India
Where to stay in Vellore
Vellore is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 485,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- TIR89 km · Tirupati International Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
About
About Vellore
Vellore, also spelled Velur, is a city and municipal corporation in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Vellore district.
Vellore is known as the leather hub of India. Hundreds of leather and tannery facilities are around Vellore and nearby towns, such as Ranipet, Ambur and Vaniyambadi. Most employment is provided by the leather industry, agricultural trading, and industries in and around the city. It also is a major hub of medical tourism due to CMC Vellore, one of the most prestigious hospitals in India. There's also a student population due to VIT university in Katpadi. It's a city infamous for its high temperature. The temperature ranges from 13 °C (55 °F) to 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).
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Things to do
What to see and do in Vellore
See
- Amirthi Forest
- Golden Temple, Sripuram
- Jalagandeswarar Temple
- Muthumandapam
- Theertagiri Murugan Temple
- Sajra and Gojra Forts
- Palamathi Murugan Temple
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Where to stay
Hotels in Vellore
25 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Capital O 45141 Prince Park OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| Collection O 81766 Varahi OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| Fortune Park Vellore -Member ITC Hotel Group | 2.9 km | |
| Khanna Fiesta | 2.7 km | |
| OYO 24280 Kvs Residency OYO Rooms | 10.5 km | |
| OYO 29278 Sri Laya Guest House OYO Rooms | 5.9 km | |
| OYO 35931 Leo's Home Stay OYO Rooms | 2.6 km | |
| OYO 41168 Sunshine Residency OYO Rooms | 2.9 km | |
| OYO 49048 Jayanthi Tower OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 49991 Sathiya Mansons OYO Rooms | 1.6 km | |
| OYO 60407 Ramachandra Residency OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| OYO 60699 SRIVARI PREMIUM HOMESTAYS OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 65005 Hasini Inn OYO Rooms | 14.3 km | |
| OYO 73817 Green Park OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 77797 SR Residency OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| OYO 77801 Golden Park OYO Rooms | 6.7 km | |
| OYO 8053 Banu Residency OYO Rooms | 0.8 km | |
| OYO 80922 Collection O Kks Stays OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 80954 Ksp In Om Muruga Residency OYO Rooms | 6.1 km | |
| OYO 81951 S b Lodge OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| OYO Flagship 84490 Ar Deluxe Residency OYO Rooms | 1.1 km | |
| Rangalaya Royal Hotel | 2.5 km | |
| Regency Sameera Vellore by GRT Hotels | 0.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 60042 Aks Guest House OYO Rooms | 9.3 km | |
| SPOT ON 63901 Prince Residency OYO Rooms | 1.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Vellore
Vellore has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; October is the wettest, with about 215 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Vellore: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 89 km from the city centre in a straight line; Chennai International Airport (MAA, 112 km) and Pondicherry Airport (PNY, 130 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Vellore is well connected by train and bus from Bangalore (210 km) and Chennai (140 km). Vellore has two railway stations: Katpadi Junction and Vellore Cantonment. There are frequent trains from Tirupati, Bangalore, Chennai and Coimbatore. Other trains passing through this route also halt at Katpadi Jn.
Getting around
Getting around Vellore is relatively inexpensive and easy. At peak office hours it is advisable to rent private transport to avoid over crowded public transport.
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TIR · Tirupati International Airport
MAA · Chennai International Airport
PNY · Pondicherry Airport
Questions
Vellore: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Vellore?
Vellore has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C; October is the wettest, with about 215 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Vellore?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tirupati International Airport (TIR), about 89 km from the city centre in a straight line; Chennai International Airport (MAA, 112 km) and Pondicherry Airport (PNY, 130 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Vellore?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Vellore
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.